1. A relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another SYN. level, stratum, sheet.
2. A single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance.
3. Thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells.

The difference in temperature between the set point and the actual process temperature. Also, referred to as droop.
A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper; SYN. offset printing.

That which shoots off or separates from a main stem, channel, family, race, etc.

ETYM Old Fren. cion, French scion, probably from scier to saw, from Latin secare to cut. Related to Section.
A descendent or heir.
Young member of family; shoot of plant, especially taken for grafting.

ETYM French chute. Related to Chute. Confused with shoot to let fly.
(Homonym: chute).
1. A new branch.
2. The act of shooting at targets.